Honor encompasses all of the other six core values to one extent or another. It includes showing loyalty, integrity, personal courage and respect. It is serving selflessly, fulfilling duties and treating others respectfully. It is refusing to settle for dishonorable shortcuts. An active duty Army soldier can participate in one of hundreds of many aspects of military service depending on his training and focus. Active duty soldiers may be engaged in air defense, ordnance, aviation, psychological operations, the chemical corps, civil affairs, infantry or the corps of engineers, among many other positions.
Upon joining the Army, a soldier decides which area of service best suits his skill set and begins additional training following the 10-week